Sony PS-LX300USB Turntable with MP3 Conversion - [Review]

This Sony Record player allows you to convert your vinyl to MP3 as well as play them in high quality.
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[@chrish3510]

Just wanted say this record player despite not appearing to be sturdy, survived a six hour flight lay over and two hour flight packed in a soft suit case with only bubble wrap protecting it. Surpisingly sturdy, didn't want to have to transport it that way but moved cross country last minute and had no other way.

[@norriswebber3790]

I believe you have the rubber mat upside down. 98% of the photos online show it flipped the other way.

[@nootgourd3452]

jup

[@DevinWofford]

Coen ten Ham no

[@coreyfellows9420]

Norris Webber it's really no difference which way.

[@jason681174]

Nice review it has to be better then the Crosley brand i assure you

[@paulcuthbert]

It is. Much better!

[@ShoobedoobeOG]

I just inherited a Sony stereo system, and the turntable that came with it had a broken motor. Everything else for it worked fine except the very reason I was excited to get it, so I decided to treat it to an upgraded model. The RCA outputs will work with my receiver, and I'm very excited to get this up and running! I sought out this video trying to confirm or deny whether my choice in turntable was a good one, and for my price range, I think I made a great call! Thanks for the fantastic video, and I've subscribed to see what else you have to offer!

[@westlobo6222]

Ive had this record player for 10 years . I love it!!! Play it constantly.

[@crippledwizard_]

Allen Outcast does it have preamp built in it?

[@jessicateeters5497]

I just bought this and it plays well. Plays several new records several others could not. Great value for the beginner

[@franksaibert9731]

Record at 48000 Hz (and a gain of exactlx 100%)! The ADC of this player operates internally at 48000Hz/16bit. If you don't do that, you raise the quantisation noise or produce lots of resampling artifacts. The ADC is terrible in handling 44100Hz :-). If you do it right, you get exactly what the ADC has recorded without any quality loss.

[@autoneurotic]

I got this turntable last year, along with a Sony receiver and Sony brand passive speakers. And altogether they've become a great stereo set up. The turntable has worked great and you'll be hard pressed to find anything better for the price.

[@esmeraldaamaro5630]

I recently bought this turntable and I am in search for speakers. Is there anything that you recommend, preferably with a low price cost.

[@LJ3783]

Great review, thanks! How would you compare this one to the Audio Technica AT-LP60?

[@starhill6792]

LJ3783 I NEED TO KNOW ah I'm trying to see what I should buy heeelp.

[@vwestlife]

The Sony and Audio-Technica have the same mechanism and cartridge/stylus. The Sony has a larger chassis, a rubber platter mat instead of felt, and a USB output.

[@vwestlife]

The Sony is more worth buying because right now it's on sale for $1 less than the AT-LP60.

[@MusicBoxVinyl]

LJ3783 sounds better than the atlp60 and looks more presentable

[@DrVagax]

Like LJ3783 said, how does this compare to the Technica AT-LP60 since feature- and price wise they seem to be similar, though some pro review noted that the Sony did sound a bit better compared to the Technica but the Technica in turn looks better then the Sony

[@jbournegb4773]

I recently got one this past Christmas. What kind of speakers would you suggest work best with this turntable?

[@West_Cascade_Rail]

Your local record store can provide some great options!

[@TheGB1950]

No tone arm adjustment, I've had issues with records skipping , even brand new ones .

[@mustafaanil7946]

HI.. PLEASE HELP FOR CHOOSING... SONY PS LX300 OR PIONEER PL 990.. WHICH ONE IS BETTER?

[@justinandsheba]

Very similar, but the Pioneer has a pitch control. The Sony has no external pitch control, but has USB output which the Pioneer does not.

[@MFRiley]

Does this turntable have any sort of volume control on it? Or will I need either a receiver or speakers with volume controls on them?

[@RongoIK]

This is a great video! I do have a question. So, I received some cheaper turntables in the past and they all had a high pitch sound to them. Does this turntable have that annoying higher pitched sound?

[@RongoIK]

It turns out to not have it, I eventually bought it XD

[@JakeAdams27]

I appreciate the update.

[@jazz3685]

If it has a higher input sound you have it hook up incorrectly

[@Johnve33]

Can you plug in ordinary speakers that has the white and red cables? Im really new to this. Thanks

[@jacobm92]

you can if you have an amp.

[@petterv6604]

Jrottin _ but this one has a built in preamp right? And I have active monitor speakers, it should work without a standalone amplifier right?

[@james352]

I love mine. Great place to start if you're just getting into vinyl

[@DJ_Sharpee]

If this is wired to my PC via USB will it play the audio through my speakers that way or is it RCA only?

[@ModnificentTV]

This turntable's my rock - great player for preservnig my sixties mono vinyl

[@UnemployedMacintosh]

I went to Best Buy today to buy the audio technica LP60 but this one was on sale because it was an open box for $59 so I took the chance and got it hopefully its okay

[@MARCOTODD]

hi, how did it end up lasting you?

[@UnemployedMacintosh]

@@MARCOTODD still works great! Been using it probably once or twice a week since I got it and it hasn’t given me a single problem!

[@laramaui4114]

What type of sound device would work? Type of amplifier you’d recommend?

[@kelvinsmith6854]

They are all made this way these days it's no problem..it plays and sounds great

[@davenolan16]

Incredible review, perhaps the best one out there? I have a question. What is the difference between LX300USB and the LX 310 Bluetooth? Obviously the Bluetooth but what about build quality? Is there and other features that the 310 has that's better other than Bluetooth? Thanks.

[@sbbinahee]

I set up all for recording same exact model. How do I monitor the sound when recording ..I cant hear anything.

[@edgarzaragoza4083]

SO USE A EXTERNAL SPEAKERS IS POSIBLE TOO? I DONT REALLY WANT TO USE TO TRASFER SONG I WILL USE JUST FOR LISTEN MY ALBUMS

[@jacobm92]

sorry im late, but i have the same turntable and yes, you can. you just need an amp. you can also listen to your records directly through your computer without mp3 conversion

[@biukucanoe]

how does it sound? .25% wow flutter 3.5 gm conical stylus is like the old BSR turntables.

[@Triscuit585]

Hi. I just bought this turntable and your review was pretty helpful! I am currently having an issue hooking it up to my stereo though. My stereo has AUX inputs and no sound is coming out of it. I'm only using the cable that is attached to the turntable. I've switched it to line and the colors match. Anything missing?

[@jazz3685]

Just use a different input such as cd or tape or dvd and your sound will come through. If you have a high end receiver you must assign your in input such as if it’s have a red and white plug it must be set to analog and not digital or hdmi

[@indecisivemuch2525]

Hello, I've been wanting a higher quality record player for some time. I've had my same one for about 8 years, large one with built in speakers that I believe do not create the best sound. This player looks great and I love how compact it is, however, I am concerned about the speaker situation. Any thoughts on some compact speakers to go along with this? I saw some people using an RCA to 3.5mm converter. I've moving to a very small studio apartment and am trying to limit the space I use.

[@artgirl8025]

Hi, can you please explain me how to take off the platter please

[@ethanibarra9021]

take the black slipmat off the platter, your going to see two holes that are in the shape of a circle and two in the shape of rectangles put both pointer fingers in the holes grabbing onto the platter and pull up. it might take a little force since its metal to metal contact.

[@austinknowles7663]

Do you need to connect to speakers? I don't have any and when it played I could barley here the song, so I'm guessing you need speakers for it. Please get back with me. Thank You

[@jaxw2628]

I’m very late but yes you need speakers.

[@norimaspace]

thank you so much! I'm trying it right now :)

[@xbmpr]

I uploaded a mp3 sample on my channel from this player and it sounds great

[@aaronforde9608]

Hi Andrew. Nice review. Just a quick question. Could I connect a usb bluetooth transmitter to connect to my bluetooth soundbar? Be greet if I could. Cheers

[@mastrod747]

Is the stylus compatible with AT-3600L as Pioneer P990, Audiothecnica AT-LP60, DENON DP-29F, MARANTZ TT 5005, Dual DT 210, Nikkei NTT01U? I think it's the same turntable OEM rebranded. Thanks

[@HumanManufactured]

Just picked one these up at goodwill for 30 bucks

[@jeanzulius6558]

What do you not grab music from vinyl with out System from Sony?Please new comlete tutorial with system from Sony.Thanks

[@pequenoguia]

What kind of stylus it uses? Spherical or Elliptical?

[@GligosMedia]

Do you need some reciver or something, or can you only plug it in to the pc via USB and use the pc speakers?

[@AndrewOHara]

It does not include speakers. And that is for a specific reason! think about it this way. You invest in a record player, but the speakers in it are small to keep the unit a reasonable size. After a couple years, you want to get better speakers. But.. you can't just upgrade them. You have to upgrade your whole setup, including the record player. With this, you can use any speaker, including a 5 dollar speaker off Amazon, then swap it out later for a higher end speaker, or even a receiver with some premium units.

[@MattimusHD]

Hey Andrew, great video. Do you edit all your videos on your 2015 MacBook? If so, I'd love to hear your experience on editing with it! Although it may be seen as too underpowered for heavy tasks, I really want to get the 2015 MacBook and edit video with Premiere Pro. From KZbinrs like TLD, I know that FCPX works flawlessly on the MacBook, so I'm hoping it will be a similar experience.

[@AndrewOHara]

+Matthew K. Yes, I do edit everything on my 2015 MacBook. I have the higher spec'd option but it does a great job. Obviously exporting the videos takes a sizable amount of time, but depending on resolution and length, that will often be the case. I haven't tried Premiere as I work in FCPX, but I don't have a problem with it!

[@MattimusHD]

+Andrew OHara Awesome, thanks for the reply! So a few more questions: 1.) Does FCPX ever feel sluggish when actually editing the video? 2.) If you were editing a 1080p video around 5 minutes long, how long do you think it would take to export?

[@AndrewOHara]

If I'm doing something really intensive like 3d animations. If you've seen some of my app intros I have a full 3d render of an iPhone that spins around a bit and when Im working on that, yeah. It absolutely feels sluggish but that would be the case on most. There have been some small hiccups like if I am recording a VO sometimes I start recording but the play head doesnt move nor the video and I get an alert that frames were dropped. But I just start again and it goes fine. Most of my videos are like 3-10 minutes and a 10 minute video may take an hour or so to fully export.

[@maxdondada]

Over a month since the last review. Where's Andrew!? Keep the good reviews coming.

[@AndrewOHara]

+Max Jerome Oof! Still here! Lots more coming! Just posted a new Apple TV app review today!

[@sbbinahee]

I can't see Phono out rca connectors on the rear?

[@nabilster]

When I convert a track in mp3 or WAV with Audacity in my Mac, the sound is very weak ! Can you help me to get a correct quality sound ? Thanks for your help !

[@jimmymyers]

I've used audacity before for many things and you can use the amplify setting on it.

[@imrickjames7012]

Idk if you figured it out yet, but you probably can mess with the gain. The amplify effect will just mess the levels, cheers!

[@cottontail148]

How do you go about fixing a loose rubber band?

[@Leith_x]

What cable do I use for the usb? It isnt a typical usb plug on the back. It looks like an Ethernet cable on the back. I lost the original one that came with it, any idea what kind of cable I need/should be searching for?

[@richardwood9505]

USB 2.0 Cable - A-Male to B-Male

[@yunica]

Hey, Andrew! I'm thinking of getting either this turntable or the Audio-Technica LP60. The Sony one is 50% off right now if that matters haha.

[@Metallion-ol8bc]

Great review and demo. How is the needle, is it good on your album? I,ll appreciate your answer.

[@AndrewOHara]

I havent had any issues so far. Seems to work and hold up well

[@Metallion-ol8bc]

+Andrew OHara 👍

[@paulm8312]

Hello , I just bought this model and I hooked it up to a bluetooth speaker but I can't hear at a louder volume , do I need an Amplifier, or I should buy a sound sistem ?

[@Mr._Mints]

Paul Mitala It has a built-in amp. There’s a switch on the back that you’ll have to switch to “Line” instead of “Phono” in order to use it without an external amp. Assuming you have everything else hooked up properly, that is.

[@tinahause7441]

Bought this turntable a while ago but only set it up recently. I am worried about how to download to laptop. Is there any other information on best way to do that?

[@aztroboy1450]

I'm getting this for Christmas

[@imrickjames7012]

Dude same $75 bocks best buy, im hitting the .50¢ records today.

[@rafaelmendez976]

Thanks a lot for this review I’m going to buy one of this looks very good

[@Gieszkanne]

Does it have to be conected to your pc or is it possible to first save it on a USB memory stick

[@YouCantDeleteDenzelL]

Question, how easy is it to loop the belt through? I pre emptively bought one of these for mum and dad for this coming Christmas not too long ago and it'll be me hooking it up lol

[@DennisDeeYourSavior]

Pretty simple man. basically what this guy did. it should make sense when you get to it, and if not, there are other youtube vids on how to put em on. Real easy. Got this model like 6 years ago and was new to it as well.

[@gfeast4518]

Can anyone help me decide whether to get this for $80 or the audio technica regular or Bluetooth for $100 or $120

[@elektronickimordulec6497]

But if I wanna convert to wave????Because mp3 is terrible sounds for me???????

[@marco.dallago]

Hi! nice review! I was wondering if i can use a female rca to female jack adapter in order to use my not powered headphones. Do I need an amplifier?

[@AndrewOHara]

+Marco Dal Lago I think you will be ok!

[@antoniosolano2665]

tiene componentes de la turntable aiwa pxe90, brazo, base de fonocaptor, y tapete del giradisco

[@jimg1474]

Not having to pay for an onboard speaker that I would never use is a Plus.

[@dpajc056]

what's the tracking force on the needle?

[@AndrewOHara]

+dpajc056 Unfortunately, I don't have a tracking gauge available to check

[@dm95422]

It's 3.5 grams, just like the Pioneer PL990

[@Noosic]

3.5 grams is kinda heavy. Take it to 2.0

[@martinlavric4955]

Does it need to be plugged in a phnon preamp?

[@timelordsmachine4528]

Can i use the rca converter to AUX for playing on modern systems?

[@AndrewOHara]

+Timelord's Machine yup!

[@paulcuthbert]

That's what I've done. I bought a 3.5mm Stereo Plug to 2 RCA Female adapter and joined them up. Works great through my Panasonic SC-HC29 Hi-Fi!

[@ktm640lc4BGD]

@@paulcuthbert If i connect headphones directly to a 3.5mm Stereo Plug to 2 RCA Female adapter will it work fine or do i need an amplifier? Is there a volume knob on it? Thank you.

[@HiFiInsider]

I thought the hook of this was the Sony software to record in DSD. No Mac support is a failed.

[@AndrewOHara]

+Hi-Fi Insider I mean.. I think the hook is being able to convert your vinyl to mp3. You are fully able to do this, just not with the included software.

[@richard1113]

Now if I only had my LPs again. :) Seriously, I could have used something like this a long time ago. I don't have any vinyl anymore (that I know of). Thanks for the review though!

[@macaroni3506]

Mine runs a tiny bit too fast. How should I slow it down?

[@MrBonkeydollox]

Hi Andrew, I was thinking of buying one of these, can you tell me or link me what I would need to connect this turntable to my speakers or to a 5.1 speaker setup? Thanks.

[@AndrewOHara]

+Andy Boz Well it has RCA out. So if you have a receiver, that may be ok. If you want to plug into a standard speaker, you will want something like this: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00066HPUQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00066HPUQ&linkCode=as2&tag=maotecrev-20&linkId=7LZOPDDPJTKBEZ5W If you want to go to a 5.1 setup, you will need some receiver that is feeding those speakers, and the RCA or 3.5" Stereo will do that.

[@MrBonkeydollox]

Thanks for the advice! I'll go and check one out this week :)

[@kyridd]

any way you could find out how many grams the tonearm applys? if you could find out I'd be so thankful

[@jacobbevis6638]

Oldie 3.5 grams

[@elektronickimordulec6497]

For Lp Select Size 17 or 20?

[@sbbinahee]

Can you do separate tracks when recording?

[@coreyfellows9420]

Polo yea, but you need to download a program that splits tracks.

[@joshuamejia2496]

Hi, does anyone know how I can get this to work via midi - usb on my mac? I know there HAS to be away, thank you!

[@joshuamejia2496]

wait, i think i figured it out!

[@thespeez]

I just got one and when I plugged it into my old Fisher receiver, the sound was majorly distorted. Does anyone know what the culprit?

[@benjaminmckittrick8905]

thespeez Is it set to Phono or Line

[@kylereynolds362]

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement stylus?

[@cheifsosa8595]

will it be good for simple ding

[@rickycaballero9268]

What type of speakers would you use for this turntable?

[@jaxw2628]

Powered speakers or passive speakers with an amp.

[@CosmicCountryboy]

can anyone link me to a video of assembly instructions.

[@Kuchar1992]

What’s the tracking force?

[@MadafacaOMG]

Would you recommend this one or the Audio Technica LP60?

[@paulcuthbert]

I've got this turntable and highly recommend it. Recently reviewed it on Amazon if you want to take a look at the reviews on there...

[@sophietarafiona]

If I may ask here, I got this LX300USB as a second hand the other day and from my youth time I still got a Sony LX510 linear tracking direct drive with T4P element, but that one has the common problem of the tone arm not moving on it's own due to the combination of a worn out tone arm belt and dry grease. The old LX510 is however built like a tank and the LX300USB feels like a toy about to break, but when played (the LX510 hand assisted) the only difference in hifi quality (I hooked up a Philips D-class Receiver Amp with PHONO in) seems down to the diamond element of the old one having more high end and less bass and the new one has it the other way around and sounds perhaps ever so slightly more condensed from a soundstage point of view. But that all seems to be stylus dependant to me. Is it ? Now ever since digging back into records I have had this itch that makes me want to go out and buy a modern direct drive like for example Audio Technica LP60 or fancy belt driven Sony LX500 and such, thinking perhaps wrongly that it's going to get me a much better sounding turntable all together than what I got now. Am I just kidding myself here ? Should I forget wanting a direct drive just for solidity's sake and instead perhaps think about an even better needle for either the LX300USB or after fixing the tonearm mechanism on my old LX510 linear perhaps one for that. What do you think is wisdom here ? Will the LX300USB or my fixed up LX510 just give as best as it gets (safe for audiophiles ofcourse) on a mid to low high end standard hifi receiver with B&W dm302 bookshelve speakers attached ? Sorry, always asking for the impossible, I know.

[@paulcuthbert]

You could upgrade the stylus and get a different mat on the LX300 - that'd probably improve your perception of the sound quality (I say perception, as I perceive it to be excellent and don't think anything needs changed - it's all subjective, right?) for a lot less than buying a more expensive "high-end" turntable.

[@inoayh]

it this Chris from family guy

[@grahamlwilson]

This will not work with a Sony HT-Z9F 5 ch Soundbar.

[@stevenconnors285]

I've got this model. Firstly, the record mat's upside down.Secondlty,why hook it up to a tv ? Its for MUSIC ! You want to be taken seriously ? Really ? By the way, I have it connected through a Sony amp, the sound quality is superb.

[@g-prodigy2356]

Is there a heaphone port

[@lilolam5883]

No you need a rca/jack adapter

[@TheMemeK]

Any recommendations on decent speakers to go with this?

[@paulcuthbert]

You'd need an amplifier too. So I recommend getting a Hi-Fi with AUX input and buying the appropriate adapter to link RCA to 3.5mm input of the Hi-Fi (assuming it doesn't have Phono input!). Takes out the middle man of need an amplifier! :)

[@TheMemeK]

paulcuthbert thanks for the advice, lucky for me that's exactly what I've already gone and done. Sounds great

[@paulcuthbert]

The Meme King Glad to hear it! And glad I'm not alone in plugging it directly into a Hi-Fi...

[@sazidali4684]

price

[@brandonc.6034]

Sony foe life!

[@vinlao7548]

can you scratch with this turntable?

[@waxmaster-c]

no

[@thekanemonster]

more instruction please, not working for me

[@mullisdv7794]

Honestly I got this and I can’t even get it to start turning… kinda a POS it seems

[@kevinbruyne]

what lens do you use

[@AndrewOHara]

+kevin de bruyne I usually use a couple lenses. My go to ones are a 35mm 1.8 prime (for wider shots), a 40mm 2.4 prime (for close up), and a 50mm 1.4 old school manual prime (for most depth of field).

[@kevinbruyne]

+Andrew OHara thanks, great shots in the video

[@AndrewOHara]

Thanks!

[@Noosic]

The mat is upside down and you are speaking a hundred miles per hour.

[@hayden7525]

Just got one of these for free

[@MEHMETPOLAT-fi6if]

SONY PS LX300USB Pikap

[@quintellian1788]

This turntable is bottom end despite the Sony name. It should cost $10 brand new. The tolerance of components is very poor: there is a significant factory failure rate for turntables that cannot spin flat and foul the motor belt cog. Truly horrible will totally wear out your vinyl collection- shame on you Sony. This video states "a little bit cheap"?? Are you fishing for Sony sponsorship :) I cannot see the point of a USB turntable: you'll also need rubbish software (Audacity) [good software would break the tracks up into MP3 files and match/find track names from the internet (You think 'no'? Yes, you can: the software would match song size & wave form for given artists/album names). Instead use an RCA to 3.5mm cable and a computer; save £100 towards real Hi-Fi (now I am not a Hi-Fi snob but this Sony product is shameful rubbish.)

[@cheifsosa8595]

djing

[@HillBillyBrown]

You're very hard to understand

[@a4andrei]

I don't think this is made by Sony. Why? I've seen models from pioneer and other cheaper brands that look exactly the same except for the branding.

[@vwestlife]

The company who actually makes these turntables is called Hanpin.

[@SoundsGoodNature]

Yes, A lot of companies receive their products from mass producers in China. Most battery brand comes from the exact same building, just wrapped in different labels. If something is inexpensive from a big brand, chances are, it's a shared product

[@vintagevinylvets1187]

Can you upgrade the needle/cartridge?

[@justinandsheba]

The stylus, yes.

[@MrGuitarJockey]

What kind of speakers is it compatible with?